ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF GIS &; INTRODUCTION TO GPS (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
25RES332
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To provide exposure to data models and data structures in GIS and to introduce various Raster and Vector Analysis capabilities.
  • To expose the concept of quality and design of cartographic outputs in open GIS environment.
  • To understand the working of Total Station and GPS equipment and solve the surveying problems.
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25RES332

Advanced Principles of GIS & Introduction to GPS (Theory)

CO37: Organize and manage remote sensing data
CO38: Identify GPS system errors
CO39: Analyze spatial data (overlaying, interpolation, network/suitability analysis)
CO40: Demonstrate GPS coordinate systems and receiver operation
CO41: Compare single-point vs. relative GPS data collection
CO42: Contribute effectively in course interaction

Teaching Methods:
• GIS data management labs
• GPS error analysis exercises
• Spatial analysis workshops
• Receiver demonstration sessions
• Digital learning modules

Student Activities:
• Data organization projects
• GPS field exercises
• Network analysis tasks
• Technical seminar presentations

• GIS data management test
• GPS accuracy quizzes
• Spatial analysis assignments
• Receiver operation practical
• Semester examinations
• Group GIS projects

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Data Base Management System (DBMS); Data Models; Tabular, Hierarchical,  Network: Relational and Object Oriented
12.00
Unit II: 
• Errors and Accuracies in GIS; Attribute Generation; Linking Spatial and  Non-Spatial
Data
12.00
Unit III: 
• Spatial Data Analysis: Overlay Operations, Buffering, Interpolation Methods, Network
Analysis and Suitability Analysis
12.00
Unit IV: 
• Familiarization of Different Types of (GPS) Global Positioning Receivers;  Checking of
Existing Map Coordinates Using Single GPS Receivers 
12.00
Unit V: 
• Collection of Ground Control Points Using Single Point Receivers and  Relative Point
Receivers
Essential Readings: 
• Adrados, C., Girard, I., Gendner, J., & Janeau, G. (2002). Global Positioning System (GPS)
location accuracy due to selective availability removal. C. R. Biologies, 325, 165-170. 
• Arvanitis, L., Ramachandran, B., Brackett, D., Rasoul, H., & Du, X. (2000). 
• Multiresource inventories incorporating GIS, GPS and database management systems: A
conceptual model. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 28, 89-100. 
• Basudeb Bhatta, Remote sensing and GIS, Oxford University Press, Nov 2011. 
 
 
Suggested Readings:
• Ellis, E. A., Nair, P. K. R., Linehan, P. E., Beck, H. W. & Blance, C. A. (2000). A GIS-based
database management application for agroforestry planning and tree selection. Computers and
Electronics in Agriculture, 27, 41-55.
• Lillesand, Remote Sensing And Image Interpretation, 5Th , John Wiley & Sons, 2007. 
• Walsh, A. and J. C. Ollenburger, 2000: Essential Statistics for the Social and Behavioral
Sciences: A Conceptual Approach. Prentice Hall, pp. 320. ISBN-13: 9780130193391 
References: 
E- Resources
1. Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing – Annual, Springer and Indian Society of Remote
Sensing, Dehradun 0255-660X
2. Applied Geography- Quarterly, Elsevier, Netherlands 0143-6228
Academic Year: 
2025-2026